BMW K 1200 GT 2008 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW K 1200 GT 2008

BMW K 1200 GT 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

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Overview - BMW K 1200 GT 2008 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW K 1200 GT 2008

BMW K 1200 GT 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Technical Specifications BMW K 1200 GT 2008 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW K 1200 GT 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power152 HPEngine power125 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,157 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,571 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height850 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1200 GT 2008

BMW K 1200 GT 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

A GS is at home almost anywhere - but only to a limited extent on the racetrack. It's a pleasure to feel the power of the partially water-cooled boxer twin cylinder on the exit of the bend - 125 hp only seems much weaker on paper than 150 or even 160 hp on the competition. With 125 Newton metres of torque, the acceleration from the bottom is superb anyway and the GS, at 238 kilos ready to ride, does not carry too much flab despite its bulky appearance. In very tight corners, the low centre of gravity also has a positive effect - the BMW R 1200 GS is very hard to crack! Even the front telelever suspension, which suppresses the front wheel's tendency to sink in when braking, fits perfectly into the overall package on the GS and can only slightly detract from its sporty character.

Powerful engine

low fuel consumption

comfortable seating position

can also be used off-road

high reputation

Long and expensive surcharge side

Telelever front suspension takes some getting used to

Brake very sharp.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1200 GT vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price BMW K 1200 GT

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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